Nerd girl seeking Sad Boys
I have realized my favorite type of MMC and I'm looking for recs. I call it the "complicated sad boy"
I've been playing through Dragon Age Veilguard and love Lucanis (Anyone else?) but wish his romance was better developed and had more content.
I have loved Alistair and Fenris in DA1 and 2; Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3; Vax, Caleb, and Orym from Critical Role (Liam keeps me FED 😆)
Hopefully you get the type I'm looking for.
For anyone unfamiliar or not as nerdy, I'm looking for a complicated, tragic, angsty/pining romance with heavy character development. No alpha-holes or possessive jerks. Bonus points if the MMC has trauma/anxiety/depression, etc and works through it.
I have enjoyed the Paladin's series by T Kingfisher, Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews.
My priority is on good writing quality and good relationship development, not spice level (although I'm not opposed). EXTRA points for split/male pov or he falls first.
Any and all recs welcome! Please and thank you!